2012 Melbourne to King Island arrival information update from KI Commodore.

The King Island Boat Club is looking forward to the arrival of this year’s competitors in the ORCV Melbourne to King Island Race.  A big greeting is again being organised by the club to welcome boats as they arrive in Grassy Harbour. The club has been a hive of activity as they prepare for an influx of sailors this weekend.  The clubs’ BBQ s will be fired up so exhausted  and hungry -  and thirsty -   sailors can  tuck into a traditional King Island steak sandwich and celebrate their success with fellow sailors and  renew old friendships with members of the King Island Boat Club.

King Island Boat Club Commodore, John Hiscock, has passed on the following information for skippers and crew:

Safety is at the top of the list.

• We don’t want any yachts trying to enter the harbour through the break water as some have proved before that it is not possible! The safest way in is via the leads,
• We will have the police vessel on standby,
• All communication will be on VHF Ch.73. Our tender “Gezza S” will be on the water and there is also a VHF radio in the club house,
• Responsible serving of alcohol at the bar will be observed,
• No yachts are permitted to anchor in the harbour turning circle as the SeaRoad Mersey will be berthing at 0730 Sunday morning. The “Gezza S” will be checking the turning circle at 0645 to ensure it is clear. If any yachts are finishing the race at this time they will need to stand clear of the harbour entry until the SearRoad Mersey has berthed.

Other

• As the yachts cross the finish line and enter the harbour they will be guided to a mooring. They will need to raft up. The larger yachts may moor fore & aft to the fisherman’s wharf. The first yacht on a mooring must pull up the chain and secure to that,
• “Gezza S” will be available to ferry crews ashore. Please call on VHF Ch. 73,
• All the usual food will be available and breakfast available from 6.30am on Sunday,
• Cheese packs will be available for sale at the bar,
• Presentation is scheduled for 1030 – 1100 Sunday with the Deputy Mayor Royce Conley  presenting the Council trophy.

Crew enjoying the hospitality of the King Island Boat Club

Jennifer Cook, ORCV Media Manager

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